Alright guys, it's a week into 2019. Time for a check-in and a feel-good story to boost your vibes.
It's been a rough week, guys. The government is still shut down, everybody is mad at R. Kelly again - which means his sales are up, and you already forgot about that squat challenge. Awards shows are fun - Christian Bale thanked Satan in his acceptance speech and Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan got into a fist fight not over the Wakandan throne. We've packed up the holiday season and it's back to business as usual. The come-down off this holiday high is a rough one and we could all use a boost in the warm fuzzies.
I got you, fam. What's warmer and fuzzier than a pair of siblings ditching a New Year's Eve party to go surprise their mom who was stuck at work? I mean, I could throw in some cute kitties, but that might be overwhelming and I know half of you are reading this when you're supposed to be working, so I'm trying not to blow your spot. Play it cool, Sharon. Play it cool.
Dreah and her brother Josh are only a year apart, and they've been best friends their whole lives. Spending New Year's Eve together was a no-brainer. It's what they do every year. New Year's Eve 2018 was a bit different than usual, though. It was Dreah's first NYE as a wife, but she wouldn't be able to spend it with her new husband. He's in the armed forces and needed to leave that morning. The siblings lost their father to a tragic suicide a few years ago. Their mom was stuck at work, so she couldn't celebrate with them either.
The dynamic duo tried going to a party (side note: there were cats at the party!) but it wasn't as much fun as it could have been. The dynamic duo is usually more of a terrible trio with mom. Alas, responsibility is what it is, so mom was stuck at work and couldn't come to the party. Cue the light bulb moment.
Mom couldn't come to the party, but the party could go to mom. The pair surprised her at work.
How freaking cute are they?!
They could have spent the night on the town. Dreah just turned 21 so this would have been the first year she could legally toast with some overpriced bubbly at a venue. They had invites to plenty of events with friends - but when your family are your besties, it's just not a party without them. Not even gonna lie, they look adorably happy.
The first thing Reddit noticed? #BroSwag
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Such a happy family with unfairly good looks! Bro looking savvy af :)
Omg your brother is hilarious over there all dapper
Is yor brother single?
- N_DD
Sweet story, and also, how are all three of you so good looking????
Your brother is so cute
Mom wasn't the only one working on New Year's Eve
I closed the bar tonight. I felt bad because it was me and my girlfriend's first anniversary. There was a 60 dollar cover and so we could spend time together I thought I'd do something a bit special and get her through the door and get a room at the attached hotel. We turned a bad situation into one of the best New Years I've ever had. She decorated the room while I was working and made a cake out of hamms and lil sump's (my favorite beers) and champagne glasses full of my favorite wine. My coworkers got together and rolled some nice new year favors for us all to smoke together which brought us all closer as well . I can sympathize with having to work on New Years, the people you love make your days, not your circumstance. Best wishes to all.
Just got home from a nightshift at the ER, finally some bubbles.
I'm your mom's co-worker, ha!!
I worked overnight in fast food, my Mum said she tried to surprise me but there were too many drunk idiots to get through so she gave up. I believe her completely.
I'm working on new year also. If only my family or friends acknowledge my existence
In the end, the whole post got wholesome AF - and we love it.Â
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Your mom raised you and your brother right!
You're good little kittens. This makes me happy.
- yblame
Aw, y'all are my new years resolutions
Very cool of you both! I bet she was thrilled. These things warm our hearts as mothers. Happy New Year!
Way to go guys. I'm sure you made your mom a memorable new year. I wish 2019 brings you all the joy to you and yours.
- FMLatex
Be good to mom. That is one thing you will never regret. Happy new years. :)
So there you go. That wholesome goodness ought to hold you over for a little bit. Things are rough right now and we can't fix it all; but from the looks of things, the kids are alright.
See? See why I don't talk to people?
Sam has played some of the most awful characters in the history of film, made me laugh til I made weird little pig snorts, and I'm pretty sure Guy Fleegman is singlehandedly responsible for me falling for my partner.
Yes, Rockwell is incredibly talented, but I'll be the first to admit my "thing" for him goes beyond my appreciation for how hard he goes in every scene he's in. It's longstanding, a little weird, and rooted in I-have-no-idea-what.
But there it is. Sam. Rockwell. I don't get it, I can't stop it, and I'm done hiding it.
Reddit user Ordinary_Owl_795 asked:
"Who are you weirdly attracted to?"
And honestly, the responses made me feel less alone. Turns out, LOTS of people have a weird "thing" for someone that they kinda don't even really understand but also can't fight. They're not all celebs either!
For some people, it's just a random person in their life. So let's get into it.
The Bus
Waving City Bus GIF by Connect TransitGiphy"There is always this one woman on my bus in the morning."
"Comfortable clothing, no make up, glasses, always reading a book and probably nearly twice my age. (40s I would guess?) I sometimes just can not stop looking at her."
"I never had this with another person." - MoneyRough2983
"There used to see this girl who I would always notice getting on the bus early in the morning on my way to work. We never spoke I was usually reading a book but I would always notice her."
"I moved and stop taking that bus and maybe a year passed, and I had forgotten about her."
"Then I was in a local bar and there was this girl having a drink. We started chatting and after a little while I realized it was the same girl from the bus. We ended up dating for about a year until I had to move away." - mtheory007
Attracted To The Obnoxious And Obsessive
the incredibles syndrome GIFGiphy"Okay do not ask but I used to have a weird attraction to Syndrome from Incredibles when I was younger. I never voiced it out loud and it was mostly because of his personality (like that makes it any better lmao)"
"To this day I still hate myself for it." - xxminie
"To be fair, Mirage seemed to have had something of a relationship with Syndrome, since she got annoyed enough to help the Incredibles foil his plans."
"Even though she played a pretty big part in killing other heroes, her life suddenly being in danger and being disregarded so flippantly by Syndrome was the catalyst in her turning on him."
"At least you didn't have a near death experience to realize that wasn't a good idea." - J_B_LaMighty
Snape
harry potter GIFGiphy"Snape. Not Alan Rickman. Alan Rickman as Snape." - think_worry_repeat
"When I say I had a crush on Snape just from reading the books. Alan Rickman fit my image of Snape perfectly. It was a very confusing time in life lol" - keriously
"Soft spot for Snape because his story was truly the most heartbreaking in the entire series." - pileodung
"My second awakening definitely involved Snape. Why is he SO hot?!"
"The voice most definitely. And sternness and slight angst also got a soft spot after learning his past. RIP Alan Rickman, you beautiful man!" - PM-me-your-portrait
Sir Ian
Ian Mckellen Tea GIFGiphy"Sir Ian McKellen. I'm a straight woman in my mid 20s. He's an elderly gay man. I don't get it." - BraceBraceBrace
"Gandalf could totally tap it. And low key, OG Dumbledore. But maybe 20y younger than he was in HP&tPS only cause I wouldn't wanna shatter his bones with the sex." - alpacasaurusrex42
The Grocer Lady
Dance Shopping GIF by Save A LotGiphy"There's a green grocer in my neighborhood. A woman in her late fifties runs it with her husband."
"She has an elegance that is difficult to put into words. Beyond her elegance is a tranquility that permeates the space around her."
"I know she's caught me stealing glances as I pick apples and oranges from the produce carts. It doesn't seem to bother her. We lock gazes every so often."
"Every time I go I feel nervous and expectant. If she wasn't married, I think I'd try to get to really know her." - LiterallyOutToLunch
The Dentist
Dentist GIFGiphy"My dentist."
"I've been seeing him for like 15 years. He's way older than me and not a man I would look at twice if he wasn't my dentist. But his presence is really comforting and the intimacy of his hands in my mouth has always been weirdly arousing."
"Never would do anything, but it's fun to imagine scenarios when I'm lying in the chair and he's leaning over me." - A_Dazzling_Method
Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This...
sweet dreams 80s GIFGiphy"Annie Lennox from the Eurythmics."
"I think and will forever continue to think she is an absolute babe even if people think she looks too masculine. I remember seeing the music video for "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" when I was younger and got introduced to how stunningly gorgeous and powerful a woman with short orange hair in a suit is."
"She's also done tons of stuff involving humanitarian efforts, philanthropy, political activism, and is an overall genuine and kind individual." - ImAKnuckleChut
"Am I Ugly?"
gene wilder suspense GIFGiphy"Gene Wilder. When I told my husband he just got quiet then said with 100% seriousness, "Am I ugly?" Lol" - IndianaJonesIsBae
"YES. What was it about him? Something about him was seriously sexy." - schplookie
"Dude, he's so beautiful!" - SaltNorth
Dream Big
boardwalk empire resignation GIFGiphy"Steve Buscemi and Micheal K Williams (RIP) I would dream of a 3 some and I have watch Boardwalk Empire and FARGO like 10+ times" - girlwithnoprez
"I was just rewatching Boardwalk Empire and I can't believe how f*cking hot everyone is in it. Maybe it's the costumes?" - J3553G
"Same! Steve has always been oddly hot, and Michael K. Williams was absolutely beautiful. Boardwalk was where I first saw him, and his presence was amazing." - KweenKunt
The Cartoon
The Little Mermaid Live GIF by ABC NetworkGiphy"Ursula from Little Mermaid. Yes, the cartoon. Also Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty. No, not Angelina Jolie… again the cartoon." - Sadnaloneonchristmas
"I feel you. My "odd" crush is Bruce Wayne/Batman from The Animated Series. Then again, Kevin Conroy's voice is doing most of the work there. But the tall, dark, wildly handsome drawings help, lol." - MrsRoughKnight
Congrats, turns out all of our weird crushes are ... actually pretty normal. So let's celebrate. Who gets your gears going for reasons you don't understand?